Here are stories about the Orange County Library System from the news media.
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Orange County libraries offer virtual cards, mobile checkout
News 96.5
On Monday, 12/2/19, the Orange County Library System became the first in Florida to offer virtual library cards that can be stored on phones, as well as mobile checkout and a new Express Collection.
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Great Reads: Orange County Public Library’s December book selections
Bungalower
In honor of our Local Author Festival on December 15, Orange County Library System has picked some reads by local authors that you can find on our shelves.
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Orange County Library host showcase of 6 games built at 1st game jam
The OVG
A game that has players control a ball through a vertical level while collecting tokens won the top spot in the Orange County Library’s first-ever game jam, which asked those who attended to build a video game in a weekend.
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Great Reads: Orange County Public Library’s November book selections
Bungalower
Here are some books, selected by Orange County Library System staff, to get you in a grateful mood for this special time of year.
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Melrose in the Mix rolls out a schedule loaded with essential local music acts
Orlando Weekly
"I’ve given detailed looks into at least a couple hot sessions of the excellent Melrose in the Mix live recording series that happens on the reg inside downtown’s Orlando Public Library. I’m not always sure you’re listening, though, so I keep trying because this is one of the city’s most uniquely up-close music experiences and not enough people know about it.
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Inside Look: Orange County Library hosts Booktoberfest 2019 – Wizard of Oz
Tasty Chomps
This year attendees sampled a variety of beers from local brewers in the Bungalower Biergarten and enjoyed light bites from Roque Pub, The Greenery Creamery, Florida Technical College’s Culinary Arts students and more.
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Meet the Maker, an Evening with R2
Pulse of Central Florida
Ever wanted to build your own droid or wonder about the process of making droids? Come Meet the Makers at a panel discussion with droid builders and take a photo with R2 to commemorate the evening.
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Downtown Library hosting blockbuster Booktoberfest event, Oct. 4
Bungalower
Booktoberfest takes over the library for one night every year and serves up a tasty variety of beers from local brewers.
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Library hosting Booktoberfest
Click Orlando
Orlando residents can check out new books, drink beer and more at the library's Booktoberfest event.
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Orlando Public Library lets you get drunk in the library at their annual Booktoberfest
Orlando Weekly
OCLS’ annual Booktoberfest celebration lets you cut out the middleman and just get drunk right in the stacks. Fittingly, this year’s theme is The Wizard of Oz, as you’ll be over the rainbow with a selection of local beers, food from Pom Pom’s and Roque Pub, and plenty of activities.